SEPANG, August 28, 2024 -- *All fares are quoted for one way travel only, inclusive of airport taxes, MAVCOM fee, fuel surcharges, and other applicable fees. Subject to regulatory approval. Other terms and conditions apply.
AirAsia is entering the second half of the year on a strong note with the expansion of two new routes in China: Penang-Shenzhen and Kota Kinabalu-Shantou.
With the addition of these two new routes, AirAsia will operate a total of 33 routes to/from China, further solidifying its position as the largest foreign low-cost carrier in the region. AirAsia Malaysia (flight code AK) will operate four flights weekly from Penang to Shenzhen starting 28 October 2024 whereas flights from Kota Kinabalu to Shantou will commence on 16 November 2024 with three flights weekly.
In celebration of the route launches, AirAsia is offering promotional fares for flights between Penang and Shenzhen from RM329 all-in* one way as well as flights from Kota Kinabalu to Shantou with fares starting from RM299 all-in* one way.
At a glance
- Company
- AirAsia
- Announcement
- Expansion
- Location
- Sepang
Key figures
- AirAsia routes to/from China after the additions
- 33 routes
- Penang–Shenzhen promotional one-way fare
- RM329
- Kota Kinabalu–Shantou promotional one-way fare
- RM299
- Penang–Shenzhen weekly flights
- four flights weekly
- Kota Kinabalu–Shantou weekly flights
- three flights weekly
Products and programs
All flights are available for booking on the AirAsia MOVE app (formerly airasia Superapp) and airasia.com from now until 8 September 2024. Fly from Penang to Shenzhen between 28 October 2024 to 29 March 2025 and from Kota Kinabalu to Shantou between 16 November 2024 to 29 March 2025 - to enjoy the fares at special low fares promotional rates.
All Malaysians are eligible for visa-free entry to China for tourist visits of up to 15 days until the end of 2025.
Located in Guangdong province, both Shenzhen and Shantou are known for their impressive skyscrapers. Tourists visiting the observatory deck, Free Sky, on the 116th floor of the Ping An International Finance Centre can enjoy a bird's-eye view of the Shenzhen and Hong Kong skylines. Alternatively, they can visit Nan'ao Island in Shantou for a breathtaking and leisurely escape during a busy schedule.
Flight Schedule between Penang (PEN) and Shenzhen (SZX) - starting 28 October 2024:
Flight Schedule between Kota Kinabalu (BKI) and Shantou (SWA) - starting 16 November 2024:
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In brief
AirAsia says it will add Penang–Shenzhen and Kota Kinabalu–Shantou services, bringing its China network to 33 routes. AirAsia Malaysia plans to begin four-times-weekly flights from Penang to Shenzhen on 28 October 2024, followed by three-times-weekly Kota Kinabalu–Shantou flights from 16 November. Promotional one-way fares start at RM329 for Penang–Shenzhen and RM299 for Kota Kinabalu–Shantou, inclusive of applicable fees. Bookings are available through 8 September 2024, with travel periods extending to 29 March 2025 for both routes. The release notes that Malaysians can visit China visa-free for tourism for up to 15 days until the end of 2025. The routes are subject to regulatory approval and other terms and conditions.
Key takeaways
- AirAsia plans to launch Penang–Shenzhen service on 28 October 2024 and Kota Kinabalu–Shantou service on 16 November.
- The routes will bring AirAsia's China network to 33 routes, according to the company.
- Promotional one-way fares start at RM329 and RM299, respectively, inclusive of applicable fees.
- Bookings are available through 8 September 2024; the services are subject to regulatory approval.
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